- If you've chosen to host your own site…you'll need to work with your hosting company's web server…to control and manage your site.…Although the server will handle most of what you need…for basic sites just automatically,…it really helps to understand what's going on behind…the scenes and what you're likely to encounter.…So to demonstrate this I've opened up my web server…control panel for my sample desolve.org site.…Now I'm hosting this site through the hosting company…called bluehost, I love those guys,…but this is not a recommendation for them…or even a demonstration of how their web server works.…

What you're actually looking at right here,…and as I scroll down you can kind of see some…of the options that we have here,…what you're actually looking here is…the server administrative tool called cPanel.…This is the most commonly used server administrator client…across all hosting companies, so it's pretty likely…that you're going to encounter it regardless…of which hosting company you eventually choose.…cPanel also updates sort of the layout a good bit as well,…

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11/25/2014

New to web design? Start here first. In these tutorials, James Williamson introduces the fundamental concepts, tools, and learning paths for web design. He explains what it means to be a web designer, the various areas of specialization, and whether web design is the right hobby or career for you. Along the way, he talks to five prominent designers and developers, who have each found success in a different corner of the web.

If you want to get up and running fast, check out the chapter on getting online, choosing a domain name and web host, and getting around the backend of a standard website. Need to stock your tool chest? Learn what you'll need to build a brand new site, from web design software and content management systems, to testing and prototyping tools and development frameworks. Finally, James outlines learning paths for where to go next, touching on subjects such as standards and accessibility, responsive design, and the three core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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